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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1926
Page
2
Fragmentary text notes a Deity Press League and advertising roles. It reflects a proverb about honesty and recalls negative memory of a figure named Byrd in Texas, with a hopeful line about someone named Dam challenging him. No clear event details or dates are provided.
Friends from the Valley report Rio Estads Weliey citizens prepare for a greeting after the annual meeting in San Antonio running June 10 to 12. Exceeding preparations reflect regional excitement.
The article argues loyalty must align with fundamental rightness and urges correcting city faults through constructive criticism rather than excessive praise. It stresses that blind loyalty is harmful if it endorses error and urges practical reform.
June 1 1901 notes from Bryan Texas include Donald heading to Baylor Waco for closing exercises poet Sims leaving Bethel school for summer in Cleburne visitors to Bryan courthouse meeting attendees Lut Herdrumser and professors en route to Baylor summer school Col A W Shaw of Dulles to give A M College commencement address Capt J Powikes of Bryan reportedly acquitted of murder charges Houston couple C E Oliver to assist in church concert tonight after last night opera house program
Mr and Mrs J H White Sr of Wixor were in Bryan and praised Bravos oats as among the best he had seen while visiting The Eagle office.
W N Blanton of Shreveport Louisiana has been elected manager of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce. The telegram to Bryan Eagle confirms Blanton was chosen from many applicants at a Board meeting led by E H Astin.
Geo B Terrell spoke in Bryan this afternoon praising the A and M College and other educational bodies. He noted his role in laws aiding A and M summer sessions UT and the citrus station in the Valley. He traveled with Walker of the Agriculture Department and Mills Walker of Lawrence Wholesale Grocery. He mentioned Terrells in state offices including C W Terrell the railroad commissioner and S H Terrell the comptroller. The family traces to Geo W Terrell, Sam Houston era attorney general.
Alice R Wallin and her daughter Miss Bemmette Wallin are summoned home following a sudden death. Mrs Hayes, a ready to wear department employee at the Sar B Wilson store, will be unable to attend.
M F Dansby purchases a building located on 25th Street in Bryan. The deal involves Eagle Printing Company and Cleanwaters rage, with Bryan and local business interests noted in the transaction.
The fifth annual commencement at Col lege Station featured speeches by Hos. W. S. Barron and others, diplomas awarded by Dr. C. H. Winkler, and honors to Estelle Myers and Emma Sartor. The ceremony included choral numbers, an English Club award to Lillian Gorzycki, and a pledge of allegiance noted in the printed program.
Allen Academy selected top graduates and issued military and scholastic honors during the forty first annual commencement. Cadets earned First and Two Year Sergeancy certificates, Corporal and Corporalship awards, and the Distinguished Service Cadet medal went to Richard Winders. Martin Krost won the English and Debating honors. Dean Metts led in athletics and academics. awards were given to McMahon, Ladin, and Sloane among others. The event included speeches by Moody, a campus awards ceremony, and a goodwill tour planned with local organizations.
Dr Edward McShane Waits addressed Bryan High graduates at 10 o clock in East Side auditorium praising the Bible as the greatest book and urging lifelong effort toward human and spiritual perfection. The program included a chorus, award of two gold prizes for essays, and remarks by Supt Madison Hall on school progress and board support.
County Superintendent D J McDonald warns teachers to enforce notebook records in science labs after nine Tabor High pupils took college entrance exams with insufficient lab note keeping. He notes notebook work counts 40 percent while science questions are 60 percent, risking failure without proper records.
Dr H H McCain and C R Gardner attended the Huntsville District Conference of the Methodist Church in Groveton returning Thursday night. The gathering praised the district teacher training program supervised by Miss Mabel Zimmerman and highlighted Bryan church as a model. Delegate R Gardner of Bryan represented the Bryan Methodist Church at the Annual Conference.
Miss Lillian Moore, engaged to Chas W Crawford, was honored at a Friday evening gift shower hosted by Miss Artela Smith and Miss Adell Hall. About thirty guests attended at Miss Smith’s home, with a Japanese parasol surprise and gifts of silver china and linens.
Miss Minnie B. McCarty, three years in Bryan High English, accepts a position in Fort Worth city schools for the coming year. Friends bid her goodbye with best wishes as she spends a few days in Bryan as a guest.
The article notes Mrs. Egbert Jones will visit relatives in Mercury Texas before traveling to California to spend the entire summer with her brother. She plans a short stay at Mercury with Mrs. S. C. Williams.
An advertisement claims Calotabs purify the entire system and improve vitality. It touts physician endorsement of a thorough course taken once or twice weekly for several weeks and promises full directions for the family. Availability listed at drugstores.
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